Song

Softly, as I Leave You

by Frank Sinatra

Softly, as I Leave You is a 1964 song by Frank Sinatra, 2:53 long, which peaked at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Me," "Myself," or "I", "You", Greeting or Farewell song themes.

Top 40 hit (#27) Karaoke version available

Released 1964 Hot 100 peak #27 · 11 weeks Length 2:53 Jazz Pop, Adult Contemporary

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Performance tips

• Maintain a very quiet, near-whisper vocal intensity
• Focus on the tender, heartbreaking emotional delivery
• Keep the tempo slow and the phrasing delicate

In these themes

• 🙋"Me," "Myself," or "I""I"
• 🫵"You""You"
• 👋Greeting or Farewell

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Softly, as I Leave You" karaoke

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• All the Way1957 · 2:55
• Angel Eyes1958 · 3:46
• The Best Is Yet to Come1964 · 2:55
• Call Me Irresponsible1963 · 2:57
• Chicago1957 · 2:14
• The Christmas Waltz1954 · 3:04
• Come Fly with Me1958 · 3:19

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